July / August
2016
The Best Spider Skimmers
A bad skimmer can turn even the most patient cook into a basket case.
Published: July 2016
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Smart Scales
How do high-tech "smart" scales stack up against our favorite digital scale?
Published: July 2016
The Best Kitchen Scales
No matter what you’re cooking or baking, weighing the ingredients helps guarante…
Published: July 2016
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The Best Chain Mail Scrubbers
Can these little gadgets clean cast iron better than oil and salt?
Published: July 2016
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The Best Canning Jar Lifters
Canning jar lifters are essential for home canning. To find the very best one, w…
Published: July 2016
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The Best Ice Cream Makers
Home ice cream makers are well worth the money and counter space—if you buy a go…
Published: July 2016
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The Best Charcoal Fire Starters
Charcoal fire starters promise to light charcoal—even when wet. Do they work?
Published: July 2016
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